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HomeMy WebLinkAbout* August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaAugust 18, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1 COUNCILMEMBERS Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Location: Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast TV channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be livestreamed at tv28live.org and on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/watchmeetings Members of the public have the option of giving public comment in person or via two-way telephonic service. Additional information about providing public comment via two-way telephonic service can be found at the end of this agenda. Two-way telephonic service dial-in and link Please click the link below to join the event: https://events.zoom.us/ej/AlItgIlk2eLY9R7LXPy545unDuGAJDViKUGYyuJ11zlb- XMmsBi8~Ax6D7Ry7GJsLCtfP-pYSA5BQvqvkcdhk6-OBy5NLKUF0utm2XA-H97OJAcAog Join by Phone: San Jose: +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 85975635425 Passcode: 81602906 CLOSED SESSION I. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: City Manager REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION August 18, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 2 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 3.1 Employee Introductions New City of Dublin staff members will be introduced. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Welcome the new City of Dublin staff members. Staff Report 4. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The City Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office regarding the proper procedure for placing an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code section 54954.2, subdivisions (b)(1)-(3). 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff, or the City Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to remove the item. 5.1 Approval of July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 5.2 Acceptance of Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for a DUI Suppression Patrol Vehicle and DUI Enforcement Program The City Council will consider accepting a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for Dublin Police Services in relation to the City’s participation in impaired driving enforcement. This grant program supports the purchase of a patrol vehicle for the dedicated purpose of DUI Suppression along with funding to conduct the saturation patrols. These activities aim to reduce impaired driving and related collisions, injuries, and deaths. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Confirming City of Dublin Participation in the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Confirming City of Dublin Participation in the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Application Attachment 3 - Exhibit B - Intent to Award Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program August 18, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 5.3 City Treasurer’s Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 The City Council will receive an informational report of the City’s investments through the quarter ending June 30, 2026, including a monthly transaction ledger. The City’s investment portfolio for this period totaled $536,326,026 (market value) with an average market yield of 4.10%. As required by the City’s Investment Policy, the City Treasurer (Finance Director) affirms that the City is able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - City of Dublin Investment Report for Period Ending June 30, 2026 Attachment 2 - Transaction Ledger - April through June 2026 Attachment 3 - Glossary of Investment Categories 5.4 Approval of a Plan of Finance Including the Reissuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Existing Dublin Ranch Senior Apartments and Fairway Family Apartments In 2003 the City of Dublin joined the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) in support of a request from Dublin Ranch Senior Apartments and Fairway Family Apartments for tax-exempt bond financing for these two existing affordable multifamily rental housing projects. Dublin Ranch Senior Apartments and Fairway Family Apartments have requested that CSCDA continue to serve as the municipal issuer of tax- exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for Dublin Ranch Senior Apartments and $40,000,000 for Fairway Family Apartments. The bond proceeds will be used to refinance the existing bond debt and capital improvements for both projects. The refunding bonds are considered a reissuance, which requires a new Federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act approval by the City. The City Council is being asked to adopt a resolution to approve the refinancing of the project by CSCDA. The City will have no obligation, liability, or responsibility for the multifamily rental housing projects or the repayment of the bonds. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving a Plan of Finance Including the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Purpose of Refinancing the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Improvement, and Equipping of a Multifamily Rental Housing Project Known as Dublin Ranch Senior Apartments Located at 3115 Finnian Way; and, adopt the Resolution Approving a Plan of Finance Including the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Purpose of Refinancing the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Improvement, and Equipping of a Multifamily Rental Housing Project Known as Fairway Family Apartments Located at 4161 Keegan Street. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a Plan of Finance Including the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Purpose of Refinancing the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Improvement, and Equipping of a Multifamily Rental Housing Project Known as Dublin Ranch Senior Apartments Located at 3115 Finnian Way Attachment 2 - Resolution Approving a Plan of Finance Including the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Purpose of Refinancing the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Improvement, and Equipping of a August 18, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 Multifamily Rental Housing Project Known as Fairway Family Apartments Located at 4161 Keegan Street Attachment 3 - Minutes from the TEFRA public hearing for Dublin Ranch Senior Apartments held on July 30, 2026 Attachment 4 - Minutes from the TEFRA public hearing for Fairway Family Apartments held on July 30, 2026 5.5 Adoption of Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Sections 2.08.020 and 2.08.040 and Providing for an Increase in Salary for City Councilmembers and a Decrease in Salary for the Mayor The City Council will consider an ordinance amending Dublin Municipal Code Sections 2.08.020 and 2.08.040 to increase the salary for City Councilmembers by four percent per year since the last adjustment in December 2024 and decrease the Mayor’s additional salary to $400 per month. The adjustments would become operative following certification of the November 2026 General Municipal Election. The City Council introduced the ordinance on July 21, 2026 and is now being asked to waive the second reading and adopt the ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Sections 2.08.020 and 2.08.040 to Change the Salary for Members of the City Council and the Additional Salary for the Mayor After New Terms of Office Start After the November 2026 General Municipal Election. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Sections 2.08.020 and 2.08.040 to Change the Salary for Members of the City Council and the Additional Salary for the Mayor Attachment 2 - Dublin Municipal Code Section 2.08.020 and 2.08.040 5.6 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfer The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026 totaling $26,000,495.66. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for July 2026 5.7 Agreement for Participation in the Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving continued participation in the Agreement for Participation in Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization, as it was approved by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on January 27, 2026. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving the Agreement for Participation in Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving an Agreement for Participation in the Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Agreement for Participation in the Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization August 18, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 6. PUBLIC HEARING – None. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 After-Action Report on 2026 Fireworks Activities The City Council will receive an After-Action Report on the City’s fireworks activities on and around July 4, 2026. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report 8.2 Status of the Transfer of Site D-1 from the County to the City for Affordable Housing The City Council will receive a report on the status of the transfer of Site D-1 from Alameda County to the City of Dublin for an affordable housing project. The City Council requested this report under Item 9 at the July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide direction to Staff. Staff Report 8.3 Draft Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials The City Council will review and provide feedback on a draft Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials (Attachment 1). If so directed by the City Council, Staff will incorporate the Council's feedback and return with a final version for formal adoption by resolution at a future meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the draft Code of Ethics and Conduct, and direct Staff to return with the final version for consideration and adoption at a future meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials 9. CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). 10. ADJOURNMENT Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. August 18, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 Procedure for Public Comment Via Two-Way Telephonic Service Using either of the following two methods, members of the public can indicate that they wish to make public comment virtually by two-way telephonic service. The telephonic dial-in (call-in) number and link are published above. • Dial into the telephonic option or click on the link on this agenda and join the meeting. When the Mayor announces the beginning of the item, use the raise-hand feature to indicate a desire to make public comment on that item. Requests must be made before the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or before the public comment period on non- agendized items is closed. To raise a hand on the telephone, press *9; OR • Fill out an online speaker slip. The speaker slip will be made available here at 10:00 a.m. the morning of the meeting. Speaker slips will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non-agendized items is closed. When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their time to give public comment. In- person public comment will be taken first, followed by virtual speakers with submitted speaker slips, then those with hands raised on the two-way telephonic service. The speaker will be unmuted to give public comment via Zoom. If connected via telephone, press *6 on the phone’s dial pad to unmute the line when prompted. This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code section 54954.2, subdivision (a). If requested, pursuant to Government Code section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility. 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